13 makeup tips from French women that you'll want to follow

French women’s makeup routines manage to make beauty look effortless.Shutterstock

When it comes to looking effortlessly stylish, there’s no denying that French women have that certain je ne sais quoi, mastering the art of never looking like they’ve tried too hard … especially when it comes to their beauty routines.

If you’re interested in capturing some of that French girl cool in your own glam routine without grabbing your passport, look no further than these beauty tips from French women that are surprisingly easy to follow, yet contradict pretty much everything about the standard American makeup routine. Hint: Skip the contour, and less is always more … except when it comes to a bold red lip or a smudgy, smoky eye.